re: #507 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

The Constitution spells it out pretty clear, that Congress’ job is to provide for a Navy whose primary job is to protect commerce and put down piracy (two sides of the same coin), as well as a standing Army in times of war only. There’s nothing in there about an Air Force, about strategic arms, about 100+ military bases on foreign soil, or any of a number of other defense spending items that we pay for on a yearly basis.

So again, do we really want to argue what the Constitution does or doesn’t say should be funded?

Damn it. There goes the USAF and our aircraft carriers. Doesn’t mention helicopters either. //